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docstead

A beautiful writing app with zero-knowledge encryption. We can't read your documents. Nobody can.

$10 one-time. Yours forever.

Zero-knowledgeZero emailsZero AIZero subscriptions24 themes
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XChaCha20-Poly1305 · Argon2id

What we built

Real encryption

Your documents are encrypted on your device. We can't read them.

No tracking

No analytics, no cookies, no email collection. GDPR compliant.

No AI

Your writing stays yours. Nothing trains on your content.

$10 once

One payment, lifetime access. No subscriptions.

24 themes

Rosé Pine, Tokyo Night, Dracula, Nord, and more.

Install as an app

Add to your home screen on any device.

See it in action

24 themes, clean interface, works everywhere

Editor with Rosé Pine Dawn theme
Editor with Everforest dark theme
Document browser grid view
Editor with Everforest light theme
Editor with Vesper dark theme
Mobile document browser
Mobile editor

How we compare

docsteadGoogle Docs
EncryptionZero-knowledgeAt rest only
Your dataUnreadable by usUsed for ads
Price$10 onceFree*
TrackingNoneExtensive
AI trainingNeverYes
Themes24White

*You pay with your data

$10

One payment, lifetime access

7-day free trial
Unlimited documents
All 24 themes
End-to-end encryption
All future updates
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Install as an app

iOS: Safari → Share → Add to Home ScreenAndroid: Chrome → Menu → InstallMac: Safari → Share → Add to Dock

Common questions

Why is it only $10?

Simple app, lean architecture. Zero-knowledge encryption means we store only encrypted blobs—no expensive AI, no complex processing, minimal server costs.

What if I forget my password?

Your data is unrecoverable. That's the trade-off for real encryption.

Can I export my documents?

Yes. Plain text or Markdown. Your data is yours.

How many documents can I create?

Unlimited. No storage limits, no document caps.

Is there a mobile app?

Yes. Install the web app on iOS, Android, or desktop for a native-like experience.

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Honest Warnings

Forget password = lose dataText only, no imagesNo API or integrations

Technical Specifications

Encryption

  • XChaCha20-Poly1305
  • Argon2id key derivation
  • Zero-knowledge architecture
  • Encrypted at rest
  • Encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3)
  • Client-side encryption

Privacy

  • No cookies
  • No fingerprinting
  • No Google Analytics
  • No third-party scripts
  • No email collection
  • No AI processing
  • GDPR compliant

Features

  • 24 color themes
  • 50 versions per doc
  • Markdown export
  • Plain text export
  • Unlimited documents
  • Cross-device sync

Pricing

  • $10 USD
  • One-time payment
  • Lifetime access
  • All future updates
  • No subscriptions
  • 7-day free trial